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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Martez Wilson

Strengths: Speedy and hustles in pursuit Some pass-rushing skills Physical and athletic Scheme versatile Special teams contributor Weaknesses: Lacks instincts to diagnose plays Overly aggressive Must gain strength Needs to work on lower body Neck injury a concern Summary: Martez Wilson finally lived up to his recruiting status in his final college season. His lack…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Julio Jones

Strengths: Elite size and great speed Strength to beat press Breaks tackles and eludes defenders Ability to make the tough catch Willing to go over the middle Game-changer Capable and experienced blocker Played against top competition Weaknesses: Will drop some passes Runs before securing the ball Inconsistent route runner Needs to improve focus Injury history…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Mike Pouncey

Strengths: Athletic Provides push required to run block Reaches second level Mirrors defenders well Solid pass blocker Quick off snap Agile – good feet and lateral movement Meets assignments High character, positive influence Experience at center and scheme versatile Weaknesses: Bull rushers give him problems Needs to finish better Inconsistent Can be beaten by quick…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Colin Kaepernick

Strengths: Leadership qualities Ideal height Highly productive runner Evasive with excellent speed Lots of experience Tremendous athlete Good arm strength Very hard worker and intelligent Weaknesses: Needs more work on accuracy, especially deep accuracy Delivery issues (windup) partially due to height Has to adjust from Pistol offense Must go through more progressions at pro level…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Derek Sherrod

Strengths: Coveted height and size Able to play left tackle Skilled pass blocker Protects edge rushers well Can mirror defenders in space Gets to second level and blocks downfield Intelligent and very high character Tons of experience against top competition Weaknesses: Must get stronger and add bulk Tends to lunge Balance issues Run blocking needs…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Akeem Ayers

Strengths: Athletic and agile Long arms Burst off snap Creates turnovers Versatile Well rounded Weaknesses: Lacking elite speed and strength Not a proven pass rusher Needs to improve tackling consistency Overruns plays too often Only average instincts Hesitant run defender Summary: Akeem Ayers is an interesting prospect. He has versatility and experience at different positions….
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Rudolph

Strengths: Good size and speed Long arms, strong hands Quick off line Ball skills Threat in the red zone Capable, willing in-line blocker Intelligent High character Weaknesses: Inconsistent route runner Should break more tackles after catch Occasional drops Could add muscle Injury history Summary: Kyle Rudolph is the consensus top tight end even though a…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Patrick Peterson

Strengths: Size, strength to play the physical game Works well in press coverage Fluid hips; runs with receivers Elite speed and uses it to recover Football intelligence; anticipates routes Great ball skills; leaper Excellent punt, kick and interception returner Played against the best in the SEC Versatile enough to play safety Confident with short memory…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Marcell Dareus

Strengths: Strength, size and speed teams look for Bull rusher up the middle Collapses the pocket Handles double teams Able to shed blockers Reacts well to snap with quick first step Extremely versatile, position and scheme Agile and moves well laterally Anchor to disrupt the run and occupy blockers Disciplined when it comes to containment…
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2011 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ryan Kerrigan

Strengths: Plenty of energy Team leader Extremely productive playmaker Strong upper body Capable run defender Reliable tackler Could be scheme versatile Intelligent with solid work ethic Weaknesses: Limited athleticism Does not have elite speed Inexperienced dropping into coverage Past ankle and foot injuries Summary: Ryan Kerrigan is hard not to like with so much production…
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